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Starting a new treatment combo can feel both hopeful and nerve-wracking — totally understandable! Moving to pomalidomide and carfilzomib is a well-recognized option when prior treatments stop working, so you're in good hands medically. Here's what to be aware of: Pomalidomide side effects to watch for:

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Starting a new treatment combo can feel both hopeful and nerve-wracking — totally understandable! Moving to pomalidomide and carfilzomib is a well-recognized option when prior treatments stop working, so you're in good hands medically. Here's what to be aware of: Pomalidomide side effects to watch for:

- Fatigue or drowsiness
- Low blood cell counts (which can raise infection risk)
- Constipation
- Neuropathy (tingling or numbness in hands/feet)
- Blood clots — your doctor may recommend aspirin or a blood thinner to help reduce this risk Carfilzomib side effects to watch for:

- Fatigue
- Nausea, diarrhea, or stomach upset
- Low platelet counts
- Fever or headache
- Peripheral neuropathy (nerve-related numbness or weakness) A few important tips going in:

- Be open with your care team about any side effects, even ones that seem minor — they can often help manage them
- Track how you feel day to day so you can report changes accurately
- Don't skip doses — staying consistent with your treatment schedule really matters for the best outcomes
- Blood clot awareness is especially important with pomalidomide, so know the signs (leg swelling, chest pain, shortness of breath)

Wishing you all the strength heading into August! 🫶🏼 Other MyMyelomaTeam members have been through similar transitions and found that knowing what to expect made a big difference.

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